Eversource
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in work zone, unspecified — Fractures — CARVER, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Eversource | Report ID | 2020043395 |
| Address | 112 Main Street | City, State ZIP | CARVER, MASSACHUSETTS 02330 |
| Event Date | April 14, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle in work zone, unspecified | Source of Injury | Passenger vehicle, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221118 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.88000, -70.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An Eversource employee was recovering downed power lines in a street. A vehicle entered the work zone and struck the employee, running over and breaking the employee's ankle as well as striking the employee with its side view mirror.
Incident Summary
On April 14, 2020, a worker at Eversource in CARVER, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle in work zone, unspecified, with passenger vehicle, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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